Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

SK2 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK2 5AR.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SK2 5AR is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK2 5AR is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Little Moor (Stockport Little Moor) in Stockport. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stockport constituency.

SK2 5AR is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.



Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00029768 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5AR. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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Banks Lane Infant School

Outstanding307 pupils0.4 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils0.4 km
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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Vernon Park Primary School

Outstanding342 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Hill High School

Outstanding307 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km
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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • David Carter Ltd0.3 km
  • A & P E Baker Ltd0.4 km
  • The Kindling Trust0.2 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Bina Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Connor's Cakebox0.2 km
  • Puss In Boots0.8 km
  • Stockport Harriers & A.C.0.9 km
  • Vernon Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Offerton Cricket Club1.0 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • N J R Mini Market0.9 km
  • The Co-Op0.3 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • MQ Pizza & Grill House0.8 km
  • Lucky Red0.4 km
  • Offerton Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Sandwich Stop0.4 km
  • Deenz Grill0.2 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.1 km
  • WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stockport1.7 km
  • Davenport1.8 km
  • Woodsmoor2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Centre0.0 km
  • Harold Street0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Harold Street0.1 km
  • Graham Road0.1 km